Arthur vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Nathan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Nathan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.